2020 YEAR IN REVIEW: Dems come up short in Hamilton County
Voters on Nov. 3 dashed Democrats’ hopes of finally making big inroads in Hamilton County, where the GOP has long held a tight grip.
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2020 YEAR IN REVIEW: Trump’s defeat clouds Mike Pence’s future
After spending the last four years as the president’s most loyal soldier and the past year doggedly campaigning on his behalf, the vice president is contending with an uncertain future.
2020 YEAR IN REVIEW: Indians cancel season
The Indianapolis Indians didn’t throw a single pitch in 2020.
2020 YEAR IN REVIEW: Pandemic forces restaurants, bars to close across central Indiana
Dozens of central Indiana restaurants have closed since the pandemic hit in March—some almost right away, unable to weather the forced closure of their dining rooms. Others gave up the ghost later, after takeout or restricted indoor dining failed to keep them afloat.
Indiana reports another 6,288 new COVID-19 cases, 85 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dipped from 3,123 on Tuesday to 3,013 on Wednesday.
State reports 143 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 7,244
Meanwhile, statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 inched up to 3,064 on Monday from 2,967 on Sunday. The high mark was 3,460 set on Nov. 30.
COVID-19 cases dip in daily state tally, breaking 46-day streak above 4,000
However, the Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported 31 more deaths due to COVID-19, the 21st straight time that deaths have exceeded 25 in the daily report.
IBJ Podcast: Can IU keep Tom Allen as elite schools come knocking?
Headed for the Outback Bowl, the football program finds itself in an unusual position after years as the Big Ten’s doormat. One could argue that IU needs coach Tom Allen right now a lot more than Tom Allen needs IU.
Indiana reports 6,558 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths
Indiana has reported an increase of 1,472 deaths from COVID-19 since the beginning of the month, just two fewer than the increase of deaths reported in all of November.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 3,000
The state on Saturday reported 73 more deaths due to COVID-19, the 10th time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 12 daily reports.
State unemployment rate continued to improve in November
However, Indiana’s labor-force participation rate drooped from 63.1% in October to 62.9% in November. The rate indicates the percentage of all people of working age who are employed or are actively seeking work.
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 nears 7,000
The state on Friday reported 84 more deaths due to COVID-19, the ninth time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 11 daily reports.
Home sales, price increases in central Indiana continue torrid pace
Completed sales in the 16-county area increased 20.6% in November on a year-over-year basis, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Fox 59 bringing news anchor Miller back to Indianapolis
Daniel Miller, who spent a decade in Indianapolis as an anchor and reporter before leaving in 2014, is returning, WXIN-TV Channel 59 announced Thursday.
Central Indiana homebuilders continue biggest year since 2006
Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis area filed 694 single-family building permits in November, up 47% from the same month of 2019.
Indy Chamber to push for higher state cigarette tax, expanded pre-K
The business-advocacy organization also said it re-elected board Chairman Dennis Murphy of IU Health and the rest of the board’s executive committee.
Indy-based ag-tech firm plans to create 60 jobs by end of 2024
Founded in 2013, Advanced Agrilytics provides farmers with data and strategies on seeding rates, fertility applications and in-season crop management.
Indiana sees decline in COVID-19 cases, rise in deaths, hospitalizations
Despite the drop in cases, newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 surged to 129, the second-highest number of new deaths ever contained in the daily report. Testing was at its lowest mark since Nov. 1.
Jury trials suspended in Indiana until March because of pandemic
The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday handed down an order suspending jury trials statewide, citing “the need for drastic measures as COVID-19 continues to surge.”
Indiana sees 5,050 more COVID-19 cases, 35 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported the latest figures related to schools, students, teachers and staff.